Correctional Officer

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Job Title:  

Detention Ofc

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007867

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$42,500.00

Job Description:

Job Title: Correctional Officer - Eastman 

Workplace: Jail Restoration Center (JRC) – Eastman (Dodge County)

Shift:  7pm – 7:am (12 hour shift)

Job Summary:

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of prisoners and other incarcerated offenders and maintains order in correctional institutions and other places of detention.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Enforces state laws necessary for control and management of offenders in maintenance of public safety.
• Escorts offenders in transit and during temporary leaves.
• Guards’ facility entrances to screen visitors.
• Handles and trains canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty, detection of contraband.
• Inspects, inventories, maintains physical control of, logs keys, tools, weapons and related equipment.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Maintains order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies and laws.
• Overserves conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances and escapes.
• Oversees offenders during work assignments, meals and recreation periods.
• Patrols assigned areas, report any problems.
• Transports offenders to and from correctional facilities.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a list of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and any combination of training and experience which would enable the applicant to meet the minimum standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.